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George Herald
Hole lotta trouble under repair
Repairs to a huge sinkhole that was caused by a sewer mainline failure at the intersection of Knysna Road and Madiba Drive on Sunday 22 December are under way.
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George Herald
George Herald
Serious multi-vehicle crash on the R404 leaves several injured
Monday 5 January was a traumatic start to the year for the occupants of three vehicles involved in an accident opposite the Four Brothers Farm on the R404 between the George Airport and Redberry Farm.
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George Herald
George Herald
Jonga High robotics team puts together the pieces
Jonga High School in Themba-lethu celebrated a major achievement when its robotics team brought home the trophy from the regional competition, thus qualifying for the national First LEGO League (FLL) Challenge.
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George Herald
George Herald
Municipality tight-lipped about senior suspensions
During the final days of last year, two senior officials of the George Fire and Disaster Management Services were informed of their suspension, a development that has raised concern given their central role in safeguarding the town.
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George Herald
George Herald
Young cancer warrior spreads joy
Ten local children who are undergoing cancer treatment were blessed with a generous gift parcel over Christmas thanks to the caring heart of Alexander Rhodes, a 13-year-old boy who is fighting his own cancer battle.
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George Herald
George Herald
Kap 'n draffie vir kaasburgers
Die geur van vars burgers en die ritme van hardloopskoene op teerpad sal weer hand aan hand gaan wanneer die tweede jaarlikse Chasing Cheese Burgers 10 kmen 5 km-pretloop op Woensdag 14 Januarie in George aangebied word.
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George Herald
George Herald
Best Grootbrak Grabadoo ever
The hills and backroads of Great Brak River came alive on New Year's Eve as a record 1 800 participants - plus a cheerful pack of dogs - took part in the 22nd edition of the Grootbrak Grabadoo (GBG).
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George Herald
George Herald
Summertime in the Garden Route
Summer in the Garden Route offers a wide variety of lovely activities, and the end of last year did not disappoint.
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George Herald
George Herald
Much-needed rain on Red Men Trail Run
The 10th annual Red Men Trail Run was held at Herold Wines on Sunday 4 January, drawing more than 200 runners despite the persistent wet weather.
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George Herald
George Herald
Go George shares transport tips
As families gear up for the start of the 2026 academic year, parents are bracing for the familiar rush of school day transport.
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George Herald
George Herald
Keanu en Carina oorheers George-straatmyl
Die terugkeer van die George-straatmyl het Sondag 14 Desember die stad se atletiekfokus weer na Yorkstraat verskuif.
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George Herald
George Herald
Pianist Marlene Vlok impresses
In a Sunday afternoon concert in the Mother Church George, the Oudtshoorn-born pianist Marlene Vlok gave a well-planned recital hosted by the George Music Society on 7 December.
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George Herald
George Herald
Enathi Kitshini included in Junior Proteas for Men's Cricket World Cup
Cricket SA (CSA) has announced the South Africa U19 men's squad that will represent the nation at the 16th edition of the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe from 15 January to 6 February.
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George Herald
George Herald
Kerspartytjie bring vreugde aan kinders van Wildernis
'n Heerlike Kerspartytjie is op Woensdag 10 Desember vir die kinders van Wildernishoogte aangebied.
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George Herald
George Herald
Jayden brings home the gold
His sights may already be set on the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, but for now, Jayden Fourie (16) from George will be enjoying a well-deserved break after an exceptional performance at the 4th African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
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George Herald
George Herald
George family recounts terror at Bondi Beach
George residents Mias and Joanie Strauss and their three children, aged 15, 12 and 10, happened to be on Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday 14 December when the mass shooting took place.
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George Herald
George Herald
Hof beslis onnie se ontslag was onbillik
Vyf jaar nadat Gaye Raubenheimer, 'n voormalige onderwyseres van Pacaltsdorp Sekondêr, afgedank is, het die arbeidshof haar ontslag van 2019 as substansieel onbillik verklaar.
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George Herald
George Herald
Gift of Hope Drive spreads festive cheer across communities
The spirit of Christmas was well and truly alive on the afternoon of 12 December as the Gift of Hope Drive brought smiles, laughter and festive cheer to communities along the Garden Route.
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George Herald
George Herald
Residents raise alarm over neglected Erf 1297
The residents of Wilderness and Kleinkrantz have expressed their growing concern about the condition and management of Erf 1297 after the long-term lease with Waterleaf Properties was recently cancelled.
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George Herald
George Herald
A little boy, a big heart and a lesson in compassion
A small act of kindness has brought a considerable amount of joy to an eight-year-old boy from Conville this Christmas.
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George Herald
George Herald
Happy holidays!
The Christmas lights all down Oewer Street in Denneoord, switched on on Saturday 6 Desember, continue to be a seasonal hit, bringing that unmistakable holiday spirit to George.
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George Herald
George Herald
Green Awards for schools active in recycling
Several schools in George received some Green Awards last week for their dedicated participation in the Landmark Leopard Foundation's Green Schools Programme through successful recycling projects.
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George Herald
George Herald
A season of new beginnings at Cango
Births, rescues and rehabilitation efforts have brought renewed life and purpose to the Cango Wildlife Ranch this festive season, with a recent baby boom serving as a heartwarming reminder that the true spirit of the holidays lies in new beginnings.
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George Herald
George Herald
Two Thembalethu boys to join illustrious soccer development programme
Two young hopefuls from Thembalethu have been selected to join the coveted Stars of Africa Soccer Development Programme.
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George Herald
George Herald
community together
United advance to the semifinals, scheduled for Unity Park on 16 December.
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George Herald
George Herald
Familie hartseer, maar verlig
'n Familie van George kan nou met 'n bietjie lig in hul harte asemhaal nadat hulle al R302 000 ingesamel het om hul geliefde, Eric Filmalter (26), se liggaam na Suid-Afrika terug te bring.
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George Herald
George Herald
9 peacocks poisoned in Heatherlands
The death of nine peacocks in the Heatherlands neighbourhood during the past three months is being investigated by a group of concerned residents, the Garden Route SPCA George branch and the Wildlife Crime Information Network (WCIN).
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George Herald
George Herald
Truck hijacking story a clever ruse
What initially appeared to be a case of truck hijacking in George on Saturday 13 December has since turned out to be a story that did not quite hold water.
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George Herald
George Herald
Go George marks major transformation milestone
Go George has reached a significant milestone in its transformation journey with the official handover of 35 minibuses to George Link, the vehicle operating company responsible for operating the city's bus service.
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George Herald
George Herald
Rina (66) vind haar krag in vyfkamp
'n Vrou wat verlede week haar 66ste verjaarsdag gevier het, lééf deesdae vir atletiek.
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